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<h4>How you will change lives</h4>As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS California<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program. </li></ul>Maryland<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR</li><li>Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.</li></ul>New Mexico<ul><li>Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR</li><li>New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. </li><li>After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.</li><li>The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.</li><li>Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients</li></ul>OHIO<ul><li>Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.</li><li>Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.</li></ul>OREGON<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR</li><li>Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.</li></ul>&nbsp;

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing services each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor. This position provides daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li> Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.</li><li> Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li> Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.</li><li> Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.</li><li> Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li> Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.</li><li> May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations.</li><li> Responds to all emergencies in clinic.</li><li> Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li> Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.</li><li> Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.</li><li> Assist in orientation of new staff as a preceptor or in assigning a preceptor.</li><li> Acts as resource person and participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and assures that policies and procedures are updated.</li><li>Assists Administrator in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions of center staff</li></ul>

Dialysis Registered Charge Nurse

Dialysis Patient Care Technician - CCHT

Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant supports the University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose, and goals. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University, Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace, and placement expectations. Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator. Creates an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability. Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes. Actively and substantively participates in assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.Essential Functions &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assists the Program Director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the Master of Physician Assistant (MPA) Program.</li><li>Assists the Director of Academic Education (DAE) and Director of Clinical Education (DCE) in the preparation of administrative and accreditation reports as requested and assigned by the Program Director.</li><li>Assists in development, review, and revision of the mission, vision, and goals of the Program.</li><li>Assists in development, implementation, teaching, and evaluation of graduate-level didactic and clinical curriculum including simulation and clinical skills instruction and design.</li><li>Participates in the development, initiation, and incorporation of an array of innovative and engaging pedagogical and teaching methods to diverse learners throughout the curriculum in classroom, laboratory, and virtual environments.</li><li>Create, revise, and uphold the policies and standards outlined in the MPA Student Handbook in coordination with the Program Director and DAE.</li><li>Assists the DAE in the coordination and scheduling of all didactic courses and classes.</li><li>Serves as an advocate and ambassador for the MPA Program ensuring program and student needs are being communicated to the Program Director.</li><li>Schedules and assists with student remediation as needed.</li><li>Assists in the interview and selection of faculty members.</li><li>Provides security for all course and examination materials.</li><li>Assists the DAE with the maintenance and coordination of the didactic schedule with the Program Assistant.</li><li>Reviews instruments for student and faculty course evaluations.</li><li>Attends all scheduled staff and faculty meetings.</li><li>Assists DAE with coordination and assessment of the function of all adjunct faculty (if applicable).</li><li>Course Director for assigned courses in which competence and/or experience is demonstrated.</li><li>Assists the DCE with coordination, site visits, and maintenance of clinical sites.</li><li>Assists the DCE with end of rotation exams and “return to campus” days.</li><li>Provides instruction across the curriculum as assigned in co-instruction roles.</li><li>Provides and facilitates counseling and advising for PA students advising the DAE and/or DCE of any problems related to student behavior, academic performance, or professionalism</li><li>Reviews didactic/academic performance with students on a continuous basis.</li><li>Provides remediation for students with sub-standard performance as needed and appropriate.</li><li>Member of the Admissions committee.</li><li>Member of the Student Progress Subcommittee.</li><li>Member of the Curriculum and Assessment Committee.</li><li>Upholds values and mission of West Coast University.</li></ul>SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:<ul><li>Engages in scholarly activity appropriate to faculty rank as identified in Faculty Handbook.</li><li>Attends professional development activities each year as agreed upon with supervisor in faculty development plan.</li><li>Attends all faculty meetings twice per year (for full time faculty attendance is required, for adjunct faculty attendance is strongly recommended).</li><li>Selects a minimum of one of the following activity areas: publishing &amp; writing, acting as contributor to textbooks, presenting at conferences or educational trainings, attending test-writing or accreditation activities, serving on thesis dissertation committee or other agreed upon professional activity. OR Identifies and applies specialized research or activities related to teaching, assigned teaching area(s), or may contribute to the scholarly community/knowledge of the discipline.</li></ul>PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE:<ul><li>Attends Department, College and University meetings/councils as arranged/approved by supervisor.</li><li>Demeanor reflects collegiality; behavior demonstrates professional and ethical conduct.</li><li>Maintains membership in professional organization.</li><li>Networks within professional community both inside and outside the University.</li><li>Actively and substantively participates in University initiatives as assigned.</li><li>Assists with assessment, critique, and evaluation of overall curriculum and may lead the process of revisions to program and syllabi (if necessary) while ensuring quality.</li><li>Contributes/demonstrates ongoing service in at least one of the following areas:</li><li>• Community or Public Service</li><li>• Profession (member of professional organization)</li><li>• University</li><li>Contributes to service of the University by serving on a minimum of one University-wide Committee or Council.</li><li>Demonstrates an active leadership role in University.</li><li>Active leader in the Community or Profession by demonstrating a leadership role in one of the listed areas.</li><li>May assist with program analysis to ensure best practices and optimal student outcomes.</li></ul>GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Assists with program activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accrediting bodies, and University policies and procedures in concert with other West Coast University campus programs.</li><li>Reviews and recommends improvements and enhancements to the consistency and quality of course offerings, course/program development, and curriculum.</li><li>Submits accurate grade-in-progress report(s) as required during the trimester in accordance with the posted syllabus to the campus program Dean or Chair.</li><li>Posts accurate points and final course grades earned throughout the trimester in accordance with the posted syllabus as per teaching assignment(s).</li><li>Participates in student success activities such as engaging in student academic counseling and/or establishing a point of contact for internal resource/access for student issues.</li><li>Assures students are provided instructional support services within the subject area taught to maintain the highest level of student achievement while safeguarding the integrity of the educational process.</li><li>Records and posts class attendance and grades as required, completes and submits assignments in a timely manner, responds to student inquiries within 24 hours and grades tests, quizzes, lab assignments promptly, returning constructive feedback to students as soon as possible. Engages in systematic collection of student’s work for University outcomes assessment purposes.</li><li>Serves as a mentor, role model and facilitator and provides guidance and academic support for students.</li><li>Attends meetings as required to share information, guidelines and procedures, coordinates activities, and to further disseminate information across the assigned department.</li><li>Regularly attends and participates in program Learning Communities or departmental committees (e.g. curriculum committee) as assigned.</li><li>Follows proper procedures/channels of communication.</li><li>Maintains and uses West Coast University officially approved syllabus template.</li><li>Participates in professional development and organizations in order to remain current in the field.</li><li>Maintains professional appearance.</li><li>Courteous and approachable to students.</li><li>Adheres to University policies and procedures and conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the University’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.</li><li>Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.</li><li>Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or University information as required.</li><li>Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.</li><li>Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Minimum &amp; Preferred Qualifications:Required:<ul><li>Master’s degree, Physician Assistant; or</li><li>Master’s degree, or higher, in health-related field</li></ul>If a non-clinician scientist (Scientist Position):<ul><li>Doctorate degree in health- or social-science related field</li><li>Minimum of three years teaching/research/clinical experience.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>NCCPA certified Physician Assistant or Board certified allopathic or osteopathic physician</li><li>Texas PA license (or eligible) or MD / DO licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas</li><li>Immunizations – based on the CDC Recommended Immunizations for Health-Care Personnel (HCP), all HCPs must submit documentation of immunization to Hepatitis B (series of three doses with anti-HBs serologic testing 1-2 months after dose #3), proof of immunity to Hepatitis B, or a signed declination; Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); Varicella (chickenpox); and Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (booster every 10 years). Highly recommended immunizations for the HCP include Influenza (yearly), Hepatitis A, and Pneumonia. For some individuals, a titer test will be indicated vs. vaccinations. Titer tests showing immunity to listed pathogens are acceptable. Titer tests showing a negative response require appropriate immunizations and follow-up titers must be completed and submitted. If one or more of the listed immunizations are contraindicated, documentation must be submitted clearly identifying the reason(s). Clinical laboratory reports with facility stamp and medical doctor’s signature are required.</li><li>Tuberculosis Clearance – the CDC Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Health-Care Settings are intended to protect the HCP and patients. The TB screening program consists of two major components: (1) baseline single test for M. tuberculosis infection and (2) serial testing/screening for M. tuberculosis infection. The HCP must have a baseline single test followed by serial skin testing every 6 months. If the HCP has a baseline positive result or has previously had a positive result, a chest radiograph must be completed to exclude a diagnosis of TB disease. Thereafter, every 6 months the HCP must receive a symptom screen. Documentation of positive skin test and negative chest x-ray must be submitted.</li></ul>Experience &amp; Skills:Required:<ul><li>Greater than 3 years of clinical experience</li><li>Experience teaching in a PA program or Medical School preferred</li><li>Experience with ARC-PA accreditation in provisional and/or maintenance phase preferred</li></ul>#HEJDo you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

West Coast University

Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant - Adjunct

Dialysis Registered Nurse - Charge

<h4>Job Description</h4>Job Description Administer skilled nursing care for patients of all ages, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients/clients, and their families. Assumes the responsibility for and participates in the coordination of care. Completes initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical and psychosocial needs of the patients. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Coordinates services, and inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition, and needs. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care. Integrates orders from all relevant physicians involved into the plan of care and ensures the orders are approved by the responsible physician. Requirements: Must hold a full and unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the state of intended employment issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) or must have passed the Commission on Graduates in Foreign Nursing Schools Examination (CGFNS).OTHER: Job Site: 9901 East Valley Ranch Parkway, Suite 3020, Irving, TX 75063Unanticipated work site locations throughout the U.S. 40 hrs/week Salary Range: $63,250 – $63,500Mail resume with job ID # to HR: 9901 East Valley Ranch Parkway, Suite 3020, Irving, TX 75063. Reference job ID #IRN22.This notice is being provided as a result of the filing of a permanent alien labor certification application for this job opportunity. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to:U.S. Department of Labor, ETA Atlanta National Processing Center 233 Peachtree Street, N.E. Ste. 410 Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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